30.06.2006

Speedy has joined FTSE250

Speedy Hire, the UK tool and equipment rental company, has today joined the Financial Times Stock Exchange top 250 shares index.

Speedy’s shares have outperformed the stock
market over recent years and the group’s market capitalisation has now reached £400 million.

Steve Corcoran, chief executive of Speedy said:
“I am delighted that Speedy Hire is now part of the FTSE250. This success bears testament to the hard work and dedication of all our staff and I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their support.

Going forward, we are confident that our growth strategy will continue to drive Speedy Hire forward, delivering further value to our customers and shareholders and looking ahead to a new financial year we are confident of
reporting further success.”